Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Keri Kalmbach #16942 Race: 2025 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions at 63°F, partly cloudy skies, and a slight breeze from the east in Mesa, AZ.

Steady Pace with Strong Finish Keri Kalmbach, 41, from San Francisco participated in the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon and finished with consistent pacing. Her overall time was 2:21:45, translating to an overall pace of 10:49 min/mile. Notably, Keri's pacing improved during the race, beginning with an 11:59 min/mile pace in the first mile, and accelerating to a 9:41 min/mile pace by the 13th mile. Throughout her race, Keri showed significant endurance and progression. Her best split was between miles 11 and 12, clocked at 9:49 min/mile. She improved her overall standings, ending 2298th out of 3859 participants and 155th in her division for females aged 40-44. It's remarkable how she managed to break into faster paces in the latter half of her race. A focus on early pacing strategies could further enhance her performance in future events.